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An apparatus is provided which includes a support device secured to a structure. The apparatus comprises first and second chambers containing first and second fluids wherein the resiliency of one of the chambers is lower than the resiliency of the other chamber. The chamber having the lower resilien

An apparatus is provided which includes a support device secured to a structure. The apparatus comprises first and second chambers containing first and second fluids wherein the resiliency of one of the chambers is lower than the resiliency of the other chamber. The chamber having the lower resiliency is positioned so as to be closer to the body of a user than the other chamber. The support device in the apparatus is secured to a structure which can include but is not limited to, back supports, automobile seats, helmets, casts, cervical collars, automobile air bags, and wrist supports for keyboards and mouse pads. The fluid media used in the support device includes air, liquids, and gels. An additional chamber may be employed between the first and second chambers in the support device to provide stability to the support device. A method for using the support device to support various user body portions is also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An apparatus comprising a support device secured to a structure, said support device comprising:a first chamber containing a first fluid; and,a second chamber, disposed generally adjacent to said first chamber, containing a second fluid, wherein the fluid in one of said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An apparatus comprising a support device secured to a structure, said support device comprising:a first chamber containing a first fluid; and,a second chamber, disposed generally adjacent to said first chamber, containing a second fluid, wherein the fluid in one of said chambers provides a first resiliency, the fluid in the other of said chambers provides a second resiliency different from said first resiliency, and said support device secured to said structure so that in normal use said chamber having the lower resiliency is positioned closer to the body of a user than the other of said chambers.